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We've documented 2 accessibility features for New World, including Proximity Chat and Voice Chat. It has features in Communication to reduce unintended barriers.
This report is created with input from accessibility experts and the player community to help people find games that have the accessibility features they require. Once you have found potential games on the database, there are excellent specialist accessibility sites that offer in-depth reviews to guide your purchasing decisions.
Game DetailsRelease Date: 31/08/2021
Out Now: PC
Content Rating: PEGI 16
Players: 1 (1000 online)
Genres: Action, Role-Play (Adventure and Strategy)
Accessibility: 2 features
Components: 3D Third-Person and Open World
Developer: Amzn Game Studios (@AmznGameStudios)
Costs: Purchase cost, In-Game Purchases and In-Game Pass
ControlsWe haven’t documented any accessibility features for Controls in New World which deal with how you control the game, different options for alternative inputs and whether you can remap these settings to suit your needs. The following games are similar to New World, and offer accessibility features for Controls:
DifficultyWe haven’t documented any accessibility features for Difficulty in New World which deal with how you can adjust the challenge of play, and whether this is locked once chosen or can be adjusted as you play. The following games are similar to New World, and offer accessibility features for Difficulty:
Getting StartedWe haven’t documented any accessibility features for Getting Started in New World which deal with what support is offered to get started with the game. This includes customising the experience when you first open the game via any onboarding processes it provides as well as tutorials and other assistance when you first start playing. The following games are similar to New World, and offer accessibility features for Getting Started:
ReadingWe haven’t documented any accessibility features for Reading in New World which deal with how much reading or listening comprehension is required, how well the game provides visual and audible access to the text and whether subtitles and captions are a good fit for purpose. The following games are similar to New World, and offer accessibility features for Reading:
NavigationWe haven’t documented any accessibility features for Navigation in New World which deal with how the game provides guidance and assistance to navigate its worlds. These are only for games that have traversal and exploration in 2D and 3D spaces. The following games are similar to New World, and offer accessibility features for Navigation:
VisualWe haven’t documented any accessibility features for Visual in New World which deal with how you can adjust the visuals to suit your needs, and offer additional information if you can't hear the game. The following games are similar to New World, and offer accessibility features for Visual:
AudioWe haven’t documented any accessibility features for Audio in New World which deal with how you can adjust the audio of the game and whether audio cues compensate for aspects of the game that are hard to see. The following games are similar to New World, and offer accessibility features for Audio:
CommunicationWe've documented 2 accessibility features for Communication in New World which deal with how you can communicate with other players in the game and what options are available to customise and control this interaction.
This is how players communicate with each other in online games. This can be to plan strategy, chat as they play or co-ordinate resources.
Voice Chat: Chat to other players on your team or friends list by speaking with headset.
Proximity Chat: Chat to other players who are near you in the game, whether or not they are friends or on your team, by speaking with headset.
If you want to play New World, but it doesn't offer the Communication accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Communication accessibility:
In addition to the accessibility features provided in the game, you can also use system-wide accessibility settings:
PC
Windows has extensive accessibility features. Some, like colour correction, work with games. Lots of accessibility software can be used with PC games, from voice recognition to input device emulators.
Read more about system accessibility settings.
Accessibility Report supported by VSC Rating Board, PlayabilityInitiative and accessibility contributors Andy Robertson
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